Cooking Guide - Cuisinart CMW-100C Instruction Booklet

microwaving on Medium (PL-5) for
30 to 60 seconds.
sugar, place on a glass or ceramic
pie plate. Cover with wax paper.
Top with a slice of fresh white
bread. Cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave on High (PL-10) for about
30 seconds.
dish/bowl. For 1 cup (250 ml) rice,
sprinkle with 2-3 teaspoons
(10-15 ml) water, and cover with a
plate or plastic wrap. Microwave on
High (PL-10) for 1½ minutes. Let
stand for 2 minutes before using.
SUGGESTED DISHES FOR USE IN
THE MICROWAVE
– 1-cup, 2-cup, 4-cup and 8-cup
(250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L, and 2 L) sizes.
ramekins – 4 to 8 ounces (115 g to
230 g) in size.
– 1½-quart, 3-quart (1.4 L , 2.8 L)
sizes
– 12-ounce, 24-ounce (340 g, 680 g)
sizes.
Glass/ceramic 9- to 12-inch (22.8 cm
to 30 cm) pie plates
Glass/ceramic/porcelain soufflé
dishes – 1-quart, 2-quart, 3-quart
(940 ml, 1.89 L and 2.83 L) sizes
FOOD
Boneless Cooking Time:
roast beef
Rare – 7-11 min/lb for 115°F (46°C)
Up to 4 lbs. Medium – 8-12 min/lb for 120°F
(49°C)
(1.8 kg)
Well Done – 9-14 min/lb for 145°F
(63°C)
Power Level: High (Hi) for first 5
minutes, then Medium (PL-5) or
according to specific recipe.
Pork Cooking Time:
Boneless or
Well Done – 11-15 min/lb for 160°F
Bone-in
(71°C)
Up to 4 lbs.
Power Level: High (Hi) for first
(1.8 kg)
5 minutes, then Medium (50)
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COOKING GUIDE

The following guides will help you to
cook a variety of foods in the
microwave. Some foods are more
suited for microwave cooking than
others. Times will vary depending on
the starting temperature of the foods
being cooked.
GUIDE FOR COOKING
MEAT IN YOUR
MICROWAVE
roasting rack in a microwave-safe
dish.
narrow strips of aluminum foil to
shield any bone tips or thin meat
areas.
places before letting the meat stand
the recommended time.
Microwaved meats will be somewhat
different in texture than meats
cooked by traditional methods.
Brushing meats with a product such
as Gravy Master
"browned" appearance and make
finished product more visually
appealing.
removal temperatures. The
temperature of the food will rise
during the standing time.
COOK TIME/
POWER LEVEL
®
will aid in
DIRECTIONS
Place roast fat-side down
on roasting rack. Cover
with wax paper. Turn over
when cooking time is half
up. Let stand 10 minutes.
Place roast fat-side down
on roasting rack. Cover
with vented plastic wrap.
Turn over when cooking
time is half up. Let stand
10 minutes.